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THE EPILOGVE.
Now while the Witches must expect their dueBy lawfull Iustice, we appeale to you
For favourable censure; what their crime
May bring upon 'em, ripenes yet of time
Has not reveal'd. Perhaps great Mercy may
After just condemnation give them day
Of longer life. We represent as much
As they have done, before Lawes hand did touch
Upon their guilt; But dare not hold it fit,
That we for Iustices and Iudges sit.
And personate their grave wisedomes on the Stage
VVhom we are bound to honour; No, the Age
Allowes it not. Therefore unto the Lawes
VVe can but bring the Witches and their cause,
And there we leave 'em, as their Divels did,
Should we goe further with 'em? Wit forbid;
What of their storie, further shall ensue,
We must referre to time, ourselves to you.
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